> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1916833-we-re-determined-to-support-new-mexico-s-well-being-presbyterian-healthcare-services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1916833-we-re-determined-to-support-new-mexico-s-well-being-presbyterian-healthcare-services). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services - **Company:** Presbyterian Healthcare Services - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $34,070.0 - $53,186.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Hospital Information Systems, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Epic Grand Central - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a18a8a5ebfaab474 ## About the Role * This role follows a hybrid schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. * High school diploma, continued education preferred * External and Internal Non-Patient Access Candidates: Pass Patient Academy with passing score of 85% or higher * Previous completion and passing of Patient Access Advocate II and III Advancement test. * A minimum of 2 years of work experiences in healthcare setting within Patient Access and/or billing plus strong customer service background. * Strong knowledge and understanding of insurance and financial processing of accounts. * Proficient in EPIC ADT system * Specialty Certifications: CHAA, CHAM or other industry equivalent certification preferred * Pass annual competency exam for all areas of responsibility. ## Description Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Patient Access Account Specialist I. The Patient Access Account Specialist I provides basic functions to financial clear patient accounts for government and commercial accounts prior to the date of service. Performs basic financial clearance functions, including insurance verification, authorization, collection and documentation of patient demographics, benefit analysis, and pre-service collections. The Patient Access Account Specialist I will ensure follow up on authorizations for scheduled and Urgent/Emergent procedures and admissions until date of service or discharge for admissions. The Patient Access Account Specialist I must possess a basic knowledge of Medicare (CMS) guidelines, as well as other Compliance Regulatory guidelines applicable to Patient Access to include HIPAA, EMTALA, and CMS guidelines of MSPQ. The Patient Access Account Specialist (PAAS I) monitors work queues for financial clearance and missing authorizations ensuring a payment source is identified and secured and there is a clean claim for billing. Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Responsibilities: Customer Service and Caring Practices: * Ensures accounts are financially cleared prior to date of service to alleviate patient concerns over hospital financial matters * Performs the patient registration process. Manage the accurate collection of patient data which includes but is not limited to; * Obtain/confirm and enter demographic and other financial and clinical information necessary for final clearance of scheduled accounts. * Review Urgent/Emergent admission accounts for notification, financial clearance and authorization pre-discharge. * Obtain missing insurance information, to include policy number, group number, date of birth, and insurance phone number if not already identified in account. * Verify insurance for eligibility and benefits using online electronic verification system or by contacting payer directly. Financial Accountabilities: * Collects identified patient financial obligation amounts including residual balance if applicable. Collect liability from patient prior to visit or make arrangements for payment at time of service. * Ensure a payer source has been identified prior to services being rendered. * Ensure authorization for correct procedure (CPT), facility, and date of service is obtained. ## Related Videos - [Responsibility Beyond Code - Build with Societal Impact In Mind](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100041-responsibility-beyond-code-build-with-societal-impact-in-mind) - [Kubernetes dev is fun, but setup and ops isn't! See a fun PaaS alternative to push any code, ipynbs or even just data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/732-kubernetes-dev-is-fun-but-setup-and-ops-isn-t-see-a-fun-paas-alternative-to-push-any-code-ipynbs-or-even-just-data) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [Effortlessly Scale Prometheus With The Telemetry Data Platform – And Keep your Grafana Dashboards, Too!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/3-effortlessly-scale-prometheus-with-the-telemetry-data-platform-and-keep-your-grafana-dashboards-too) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [5 Step Guide to Managing New Job Expectations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/343-5-step-guide-to-managing-new-job-expectations) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer)